Darkness Ahead
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Darkness Ahead FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps | 796 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 850 fps | 680 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 990 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 919 fps | 735 fps | 597 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 984 fps | 788 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 867 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 844 fps | 675 fps | 540 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 797 fps | 638 fps | 510 fps | 414 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 727 fps | 581 fps | 465 fps | 378 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 656 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 563 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 408 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 975 fps | 780 fps | 624 fps | 507 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 825 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 613 fps | 490 fps | 392 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 388 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
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About
"Darkness Ahead," released in 2016, is an indie adventure game that intertwines horror elements with a compelling narrative. Players embark on a gripping quest to locate a missing little brother within an unfinished, eerie environment. As you explore this atmospheric setting, you will gather tools and clues that help piece together the story, making the gameplay both engaging and immersive.
For those interested in optimized performance, "Darkness Ahead" has relatively modest hardware requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of gamers. To achieve smooth FPS rates, an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 2000 is recommended. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, even lower-end systems can run the game effectively, allowing players to enjoy its unique graphics settings without demanding modern hardware.
If you appreciate adventure games with horror themes, "Darkness Ahead" is worth a try, especially given its favorable reception among indie titles. The engaging storyline and atmospheric exploration make it a fitting choice for fans looking for a blend of suspense and mystery in their gaming library.
Performance profile
Released in November 2016, Darkness Ahead sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Darkness Ahead is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Darkness Ahead runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
